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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.49, 530.97 and 315.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.49, 530.97 and 315.55 is: 472.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.49 : 530.97 = 315.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.49/530.97 = 315.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.49x = 530.97 × 315.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.49x = 167,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,547.58/354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.64

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